Question

Why is the reign of Shah Jahan called the ‘Golden era of the Mughal Empire’?

Answer 1

1. Shah Jahan’s reign is called the “Golden Era” because the empire enjoyed relative peace, prosperity and a flowering of art and architecture.
2. Mughal architecture reached its zenith under him (notably the Taj Mahal); state wealth and court culture were lavish; and administration remained strong enough to support large building projects and the patronage of literature and crafts.
3. These cultural and material achievements make his reign a high point of the Mughal period.